DescriptionAmazon is seeking an Operations Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Capacity Engineering team. This role will manage the capacity of multiple last mile sites and partner with Topology, Operations, Design/Process/Network Engineering, Finance, and other planning teams to build a reliable view of short/mid/long term capacity. In this role, the Operations Engineer will drive innovation in developing the future of delivery operations to better serve customers and maximize the utilization of Amazon assets by increasing network capacity with frugal solutions. This is a high visibility role working with senior leaders to enable strategic and tactical decision-making.Key job responsibilitiesSupport day-to-day execution for a subset of North America AMZL sites and take ownership to quickly remove constraints and barriersDevelop 24-hour operations clocks which optimize the use of time while balancing competing objectivesInfluence building design decisions through high-judgment evaluation of constraintsDrive capacity alignment between capacity planning tools and other tools & systemsWrite effective documents for diverse audiences, including senior leadersServe as an ambassador for the Capacity Engineering team, helping others understand our space and identifying opportunities for collaborationActively drive progress across multiple efforts in parallel, independently managing priorities and relationships with other teams to effectively deliver resultsA day in the lifeAn effective Operations Engineer will structure their time to include
meeting with internal customers to understand their needs and timelines for deliverables
building a framework/model to structure the knowns and unknowns of a problem/question
reaching out across the organization for documentation, data, or insight
meeting with their manager/team to share useful information or get feedback/guidance
writing narratives to present progress, propose a change, recommend a decision, or ask for leadership support
leading meetings with stakeholders and documenting follow-up actions, owners, and dates
About the teamThe Capacity Engineering team is a key contributor to efforts across AMZL which may impact the last mile network's capacity or utilization; this means we work cross-functionally to bring clarity to ambiguous situations and influence strategic decisions.Our mission is to ensure AMZL scales to the right capacity in the right place at the right time, and that we are continuously innovating to improve speed for customers and reduce costs to deliver. We are advocates for data-driven models of the real world, but seek frequent feedback (anecdotes and measurements) to better predict the ground truth.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
4+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation
Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems
Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
2+ years of experience in a role where real-world constraints need to be considered or modelled and data/metrics are used to justify change
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, operations research, business analytics, information systems or equivalent
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
Operations Management/Distribution Center experience with direct management or responsibility for material handling, automation, or other technical projects
Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet programs
Experience with design and/or implementation automation solutions, such as Conveyors, Sorters, high speed manufacturing and packaging lines, Robotic work cells
Proven technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or program
Experience communicating with senior leaders both verbally and through written narratives
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
